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Job SummaryThe Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/
QualificationsMinimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements OR (2) Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. GS-07 To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Participated in safety and environmental inspections of oil and gas facilities (upstream) and their associated equipment and control systems, or has knowledge of oil and gas processing. -OR- Education: Must have completed one (1) full year of graduate level education or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.* -OR- Combination of Experience and Education: Have a combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the GS-07 level. *Additional information regarding Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.):http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4f GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1. Working in a subordinate capacity while learning correct procedures from senior inspectors or other compliance personnel in preparing for, conducting, and reporting on inspections and investigations of onshore oil and gas production facilities (upstream), associated equipment and control systems; and/or conducting segments of inspections while onsite and preparing written inspection reports. 2. Performing work as either an Onshore oil and gas Pumper or Gauger; Onshore oil and gas operator (A, B, or C)/lead operator; or Onshore oil and gas field foreman performing the specialized experience listed above. -OR- Education: Must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of Education/Experience: Have a combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the GS-09 level. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesThese positions are located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of America Region (GOAR), District Field Office, within various District Offices in Houma, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Lafayette, LA, Angleton, TX and Jefferson, LA. At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.Performs production inspections of oil and gas facilities to ensure safety of operations and personnel. 2.Identifies deficiencies or violations of environmental and safety laws and regulations. 3.Writes reports of operations findings and Letters of Deficiency. 4.Serves as a senior inspector in the inspection of the full range of facilities, complexes, and operations typically found offshore. 5.Orders the shut-in of production major or minor facilities, operations, or part of operations that pose an immediate threat to personnel, property, or the environment. 6. Serves as lead in training lower-level inspectors, makes recommendations regarding inspector training. 7. Provides input regarding the consistency of the District inspection/enforcement program. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Salary Information GS-07: $58,193 - $75,653 per annum GS-09: $71,181 - $92,541 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.RequirementsYou must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. You must submit ALL required documents and complete any required questionnaires. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of your appointment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.